Beowulf Quiz

What does Beowulf do with Grendel's arm?

• Beowulf hangs it from the rafters

• Beowulf throws it in the marshes

• He doesn't do anything with it

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Why is Grendel unable to harm Hrothgar?

• Hrothgar cursed Grendel

• Hrothgar is stronger than Grendel

• Hrothgars throne is protected by God

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Who is Hrothgar?

• King of the Geats

• King of the Danes

• Beowulf's Father

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Why does Beowulf plan to refrain from using any weapons when he fights Grendel?

• Grendel doesn't use weapons

• Beowulf forgot his weapons back home

• Beowulf doesn't know how to use weapons

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From who is Grendel descended?

• God

• Cain

• Able

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What does Beowulf use to kill Grendel?

• His mighty sword given to him by the Gods

• His hands and his strength

• His powers

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Beowulf's men are of no help to Beowulf because...?

• They are not strong enough

• They have not been chosen by the gods

• Their weapons are useless because Grendel bewitched them

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When Grendel realizes Beowulfs strength, he immediately wants to do what?

• Challenge his strength even more

• Run away and flee back home

• Fight to the death

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Before Beowulf arrives, the survivors of Grendel's attacks are those who...?

• Fight Grendel

• Leave the hall before nightfall when Grendel arrives

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How does Wulfgar, the watchman, feel at first upon seeing the Geats arrive to Herot?

• Thankful

• Angry

• Suspicious

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